Air Force C-17 crews exhausted but proud after largest airlift in US military history
“Many see it as just a cargo aircraft. To me, it was always a vessel of hope.” However you feel… Read More »
The Pentagon is sending commercial airliners to Afghanistan
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) on Sunday, drawing commercial airline companies into… Read More »
Human remains found in wheel well of C-17 U.S. Air Force military plane that departed from Kabul
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that human remains were found inside the wheel well of a C-17 military plane… Read More »
U.S. troops scramble to manage Kabul airport turmoil as thousands seek escape from Taliban
U.S. troops Monday sought to gain control of the international airport in Kabul after thousands of Afghans rushed through the… Read More »
Northrop lifts outlook as countries ramp up space exploration
Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp raised its full-year forecast on Thursday and beat quarterly estimates, propped up by high demand… Read More »
One of the worst performing Dow stocks this month is a ‘no touch,’ traders warn
Boeing, one of the worst performing Dow stocks this month, showed signs of life earlier this week after a bullish call from… Read More »
Space startup Momentus hires former U.S. defense official as CEO
Momentus named former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rood as chief executive officer, a day after the… Read More »
Pilot Error Being Investigated as Cause of Russian Plane Crash That Left No Survivors
Russian officials are looking into three possible explanations for a plane crash that killed 28 people, including that the pilot’s… Read More »
U.S. government prepares to issue landmark report on UFOs
The US government, once openly dismissive of UFO sightings that for decades sparked the popular imagination, is poised to issue… Read More »
Here’s why Boeing’s stock will soar
The aircraft maker’s two big problems are temporary and it will soon see a boost to sales and cash flow… Read More »
U.S. Air Force exploring options for next batch of midair refueling tankers
The U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday it is surveying the aircraft industry to learn if another manufacturer has the… Read More »
US president Biden’s array of vehicles for getting around in safety and comfort
US President Joe Biden has arrived in the UK for his first official overseas trip. It is his first stop… Read More »
Boeing lifts price tag for Air Force One contract – USAF official
Boeing has told the U.S. Air Force that the price of the next-generation presidential aircraft could rise, and sought more… Read More »
Navy, Boeing make aviation history with the first air-to-air refueling using an unmanned aircraft
The U.S. Navy and Boeing, for the first time in history, have demonstrated air-to-air refueling using an unmanned aircraft –… Read More »
Viasat receives $50 million U.S. Air Force contract to develop space technology
Viasat’s seven-year contract is for the development of “prototype space systems.” Viasat, a provider of satellite communications and wireless networking… Read More »
Switzerland Hasn’t Gone to War in 200 Years. Why Does It Need New Fighter Jets?
The people of Switzerland will vote later this month on the future of their country’s fleet of fighter jets. The… Read More »
Air Force reveals it secretly built and flew new fighter jet
The Air Force on Tuesday revealed that it has secretly built and flown a prototype of its next-generation fighter jet,… Read More »
U.S. relaxes rules to export more aerial drones
The Trump administration will reinterpret a Cold War-era arms agreement between 34 nations to allow U.S. defense contractors to sell… Read More »
U.S. accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree for COVID-19 data, defense secrets
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday indicted two Chinese nationals over their role in what the agency called a decade-long… Read More »
Luftwaffe to add two A321neo(LR)s in 2022
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) has signed a contract with Lufthansa Technik to outfit two brand-new A321-200NX(LR)s for a variety… Read More »
Israeli defence contractors partner with UAE tech firm to fight coronavirus
Two Israeli defense contractors will partner with Abu Dhabi-based technology company Group 42 to develop technologies to help fight the… Read More »
USAF Finds Trash Inside Its New Refueling Tankers
The KC-46A Pegasus tanker has a history of unwanted junk in its trunk. The U.S. Air Force has again stopped… Read More »